
Calendar of events
June 15-Sept. 12, 2009
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[F] Admission charged, [G] Not open to general public.
All other events are open to members of the University community and the general public free of charge.
Any speaker not otherwise identified is a member of the faculty, staff or student body of Princeton University.
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‘Town hall’ set on financial outlook
The second in a series of “town hall meetings,” scheduled to provide a financial overview of the University and a look at how present economic conditions will affect the next fiscal year and beyond, is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, in McCosh 10. The session is open to all members of the University community.
Presentations will be made by Provost Christopher Eisgruber, Executive Vice President Mark Burstein, Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Carolyn Ainslie and Vice President for Human Resources Lianne Sullivan-Crowley. There also will be a question-and-answer period. The meeting is a follow-up to a similar meeting held in March.
Those who cannot attend the June 25 meeting are invited to visit a website that describes the cost-savings initiatives at www.princeton.edu/savings. Those with cost-saving ideas to share may send an e-mail to savings@princeton.edu.
Exhibition of photographs during occupation of Japan after World War II

An exhibition of photographs taken by Egbert Giles Leigh, a 1925 alumnus, during the occupation of Japan by the United States and its allies after World War II runs through Sept. 30 in the first-floor lounge of McCormick Hall.
Leigh’s photographs from his time in Japan from 1947 to 1950 include this image of the Great Buddha in the Kotokuin temple in the city of Kamakura.
Athletic facilities
Dillon Gym
• Building and Stephens Fitness Center: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5:45 p.m.
• Dillon Pool: Monday-Friday, 6:45 to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
DeNunzio Pool
Monday-Wednesday, 9:15 to 11:15 p.m., 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Lenz Outdoor Tennis Courts
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For reservations and information, call 258-5057 or 258-5053.
Frist summer concert series
Concerts at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, south lawn, Frist. A-level Food Gallery in case of rain.
• Mike Montrey (acoustic rock). June 17.
• Acoustic Horizon (various). June 25.
• Dave Tucker (folk/rock). July 1.
• Yosi (children’s music). July 8.
• Key Wilde and Mr. Clark (children’s music). July 15.
Lectures/meetings
• Chemistry lecture. “Ribosome Engineering and New Genetic Codes.” Jason Chin, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. 324 Frick. June 15. 4 p.m.
• Psychology lecture. “The Art of Memory.” Ed Cooke, mnemonist. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture. June 17. 8 p.m.
• University town hall meeting on financial outlook. McCosh 10. June 25. 9 to 11 a.m.
McCarter Theatre center [F]
Tarell Alvin McCraney:
• “The Brother/Sister Plays, Part 1: In The Red and Brown Water” in Berlind Theatre. June 17. 7:30 p.m.; June 19. 8 p.m.; June 20. 3 p.m.; June 21. 7:30 p.m.
Tarell Alvin McCraney:
• “The Brother/Sister Plays, Part 2: The Brothers Size and Marcus; or, The Secret Sweet” in Berlind Theatre. June 16. 7:30 p.m.; June 18. 7:30 p.m.; June 20. 8 p.m.; June 21. 2 p.m.
Peformances by the New Jersey Opera Company Theatre
• “Lucia di Lammermoor” in Matthews Theatre. July 10. 8 p.m.; July 18. 8 p.m.; July 26. 2 p.m.
• “Abduction From the Seraglio” in Berlind Theatre. July 11. 8 p.m.; July 16. 7:30 p.m.; July 19. 2 p.m.; July 24. 8 p.m.
• “The Mikado” in Matthews Theatre. July 12. 2 p.m.; July 17. 8 p.m.; July 25. 8 p.m.
• Opera Scenes Concerts in Berlind Theatre. July 14. 7:30 p.m.; July 21. 7:30 p.m.
Princeton Summer Theater [F]
For reservations, call 258-7062.
Mainstage Season
Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m., Theater, Murray-Dodge.
• Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman: “Urinetown.” June 18-21, 25-28, July 2-5.
• Tennessee Williams: “The Glass Menagerie.” July 9-12, 16-19.
• S.N. Berman: “No Time for Comedy.” July 23-26, July 30-Aug. 2.
• Steve Martin: “The Underpants.” Aug. 6-9, 13-16.
Children’s Shows
Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.
• Nancy Willard: “East of the Sun and West of the Moon.” July 2-4, 9-11.
• Mike Kenny: “Rumpelstiltskin.” July 23-25, July 30-Aug. 1.
Children’s Workshops
Fridays, 1 p.m. Fee applies.
• “The Evolution of Musical Theater.” July 3.
• “Playwrighting.” July 10.
• “Documentary Theater.” July 17.
• “Sets, Lights, Costumes!” July 24.
• “Stories on Stage.” July 31.
• “Acting Through Voice and Movement.” Aug. 7.
Retail dining
Chancellor Green Café
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
EQuad Café
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Closed from Aug. 24-Sept. 7
Frist Campus Center
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Café Vivian closed.
Genomics Café
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed from Aug. 24-Sept. 7.
Prospect House
Tap Room: Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed from Aug. 24-Sept. 7
Garden Room: Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closed Thursdays from June 18-Aug. 13. Also closed from June 29-July 3 and Aug. 17-Sept. 7.
Woodrow Wilson Café
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opens June 21.
University Health Services
For updates:
www.princeton.edu/uhs.
• Outpatient Services: Open Monday and Wednesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays. For appointments, call 258-3129.
• Inpatient Services closed.
• Counseling and Psychological Services open Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; call 258-3285.
• Employee Health open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 258-5035.
• SHARE open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. by appointment; call 258-3285.
After-hours emergencies, call Public Safety at 258-3134.
University Summer Carillon Series
Sundays, 1 p.m., Graduate College.
• Amy Johansen, Sydney, Australia. June 28.
• The Groningen Carillon Duo, Groningen, the Netherlands. July 5.
• Janno den Engelsman, Utrecht, the Netherlands. July 12.
• Margaret Pan, Princeton. July 19.
• Carol Anne Taylor, Dallas. July 26.
• Doug Gefvert, Valley Forge, Pa. Aug. 2.
• Edward Nassor, Washington, D.C. Aug. 9.
• Scott Parry, Princeton. Aug. 16.
• John Lehrer, Dix Hills, N.Y. Aug. 23.
• Lisa Lonie, Blue Bell, Pa. Aug. 30.
• Thomas Lee, Philadelphia. Sept. 6.
University Summer Concerts
8 p.m., Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.
• Trio Con Brio. June 18.
• Cypress String Quartet. June 25.
• St. Petersburg String Quartet. July 13.
• Afiara String Quartet. July 20.
• Free tickets available at 6:30 p.m. the night of the performance at the Richardson Auditorium box office.
Weekly
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sundays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, noon to 1 p.m. East Room, Murray-Dodge. Membership not required to attend.
Office of Religious Life
Worship and meditation activities. www.princeton.edu/religiouslife.
Exhibits
Art and Archaeology
First-floor lounge, McCormick. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• “An Accidental Tourist in Post-World War II Japan.” Through Sept. 30.
Art Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
• “‘Angels Guiding a Soul to Heaven’ and Other Drawings by John Flaxman (1755-1826).” Through June 21.
• “Dürer’s Things.” Through June 21.
• “Memorable Encounters From Ho¯nen to de Kooning: In Honor of Yoshiaki Shimizu.” Through Aug. 2.
• “What Is a Thing?” Through June 28.
Firestone Library
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Main Gallery:
• “Liberty and the American Revolution.” Through Jan. 3.
Murray-Dodge
Lobby. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• “What Is Peace?” Through Dec. 1.
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday until 8 p.m.
• “‘The Best Old Place of All’: Treasures From the Princeton University Archives.” Saturday viewing of University charter: Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
School of Engineering and Applied Science
EQuad Café. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Photo exhibition from Beijing Olympics air-quality study. Atrium, Friend. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• “Art of Science.” Through May.
Women and Gender
Lounge, 113 Dickinson. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• “Reflections,” Sally Davidson, photographer and “Yesterday’s Papers,” Maia Reim, photographer. Through July 5.
Woodrow Wilson School
Bernstein Gallery, Robertson. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• “Named for ...” Kate Javens, painter. Through Aug. 21.
Et cetera
Art Museum
Hours: 258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org.
Athletic Ticket Office
Tickets and information: 258-3538.
Employment Opportunities
Frist Campus Center
Welcome Desk: 258-1766. www.princeton.edu/frist.
Library
Hours: 258-3181. libweb.princeton.edu.
McCarter Theatre Box Office
Reservations: 258-2787 (for Matthews and Berlind Theatre events), Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday,
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
www.mccarter.org.
Orange Key Guide Service
Weekday tours leave from Undergraduate Admission Reception Area, Clio. Saturday and Sunday tours leave from Chancellor Green. Tours Monday-Saturday at 11:15 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Information and tours: 258-3060.
Prospect Association
Reservations: 258-3686. www.princeton.edu/prospecthouse.
Richardson Auditorium
Event information: 258-5000. www.princeton.edu/richaud.
Tiger Sportsline
Current sports highlights and upcoming athletic events: 258-3545.
University Ticketing
Ticket information: 258-9220. www.princeton.edu/utickets.